Tim, a 27 Year Old Man, Has Unusually Narrow Shoulders

question 56

Multiple Choice

Tim, a 27 year old man, has unusually narrow shoulders, low muscle mass, and no facial and body hair. After a consultation, his doctor prescribed testosterone replacement therapy. Tim is most likely suffering from:

• A)phenylketonuria (PKU).
• B)cystic fibrosis.
• C)Klinefelter syndrome.
• D)Huntington's disease (HD).

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Definitions:

Self-psychology

Self-psychology is a psychoanalytic theory focusing on the development of the self through relationships, emphasizing empathy and the therapist-client bond.

Mirroring Transference

A psychoanalytic concept where the client projects and attributes their feelings or attitudes onto the therapist, who acts as a mirror reflecting the client's emotional states.

Classical Psychoanalysis

A method of psychotherapy that involves exploring unconscious desires and conflicts through techniques like dream interpretation and free association, rooted in Freudian theory.

Oedipal Process

A stage in psychoanalytic theory where a child identifies with the parent of the same sex and develops a desire for the parent of the opposite sex.